Don't have a lot of time right now but you might try reading this
https://simplymaya.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35475
and
https://simplymaya.com/interview-jaso...rds-2011.mhtml
Some people that made it in the industry and there stories.
Best of luck
Dave
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